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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: GTI_Daz on 06 June 2019, 15:15
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Looking at some Bbs ck wheels for my mk7 gti. The offset on the standard wheel I believe is et49? The bbs I'm looking at are et35. Going from 18inch to 19inch if I'm not mistaken does that mean effectively I will have a 14mm wheel spacer on? Pushing the bbs out a lot. Is this too much? Sorry for the naiive question. Thanks
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The lower the offset number the further the wheel face protrudes outwards, so with an offset of ET35, you’re unlikely to need to add spacers. You need to consider more than just the offset though, width of the wheel also needs to be considered.
If you put the wheel width, offset and tyre size information of your current wheels/tyres and the BBS CK’s into the offset calculator at the link below, it’ll calculate the clearance differences; current v’s new wheels;
https://www.willtheyfit.com/
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Brilliant cheers :smiley:
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Hi GTI_Daz, I have ET35 offset BBS wheels (albeit 18" SR) on my Clubsport (see pic). They do fill the arches nicely and there is no rubbing for me.
However I had them on a previous GTI that was lowered on Eibach Pro springs and there was rubbing on the front going over uneven surfaces. You can do a mod with the wheel arch lining screws to reduce this but it's something to bear in mind if you are going to lower it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nhCsFkvW/IMG-20181107-WA0022.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1hcQtp7)
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They do look really nice. I would be going up to 19s though so I think they would rub the hell out of the arches. I'll have a look for a better offset. These just seemed a bargain. I made the same mistake with my mk5. One nurburgring trip with the wrong offset is enough for one lifetime :rolleyes:
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I run 19 x 8.5 et35 with a 225/35/19 tyre lowered on coilovers. No rubbing on the rear and rub on the front if I go over a big bump with the wheels turned.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/FF279F53-8548-46BF-AFB0-79E39C2062D7_zpstwxljsdn.jpg)
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Pretty much same sizes I'm after that mate. Looks really well that. Cheers for the advice
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I'm running 19 x 8.5 ET46 BBS SR rims with 235/35 R19 lowered on Eibach Sportline springs.
It rubbed on compression on the front until I did the fender screw mod but not once since I did it.
The 9.5 width and ET46 give a perfectly flush front wheel and the rear (if you were being really picky) could do with a 5mm spacer, although be careful with BBS wheels as mine state that you shouldn't run spacers with them due to the way the centering rings are fitted to the wheels.
Struggling to add photos (as I'm at work) but here's a link to an image of mine on a google search...
https://images.app.goo.gl/8dxcvsLNZmF7Ajrx5 (https://images.app.goo.gl/8dxcvsLNZmF7Ajrx5)
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They do look really nice. I would be going up to 19s though so I think they would rub the hell out of the arches. I'll have a look for a better offset. These just seemed a bargain. I made the same mistake with my mk5. One nurburgring trip with the wrong offset is enough for one lifetime :rolleyes:
Daz, if you go for 19s, you'll be running a lower profile tyre. The size difference between the rim + tyre will need to be worked out, I reckon you'd only be actually about half an inch bigger. Something to bear in mind, anyway
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Yeah I figured as much with the lower profile tyre. It's the offset I struggled with I never bothered with it on my mk5 and had so many issues. It was lowered on eibach sport lines too. They were off an a4 last time and I didn't consider the offset. I'm older and little more wiser now. That and the mk7 was a tad more expensive I don't want to ruin anything. We do the Nurburgring trip yearly and the polizei over there are getting stricter with the lowered cars. I know I will eventually have to get a full coilover kit as opposed to just springs I had previously but I didn't want to ruin the car with a silly offset. All the advice is much appreciated. Cheers
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Here’s my GTI from 2013/4 when I briefly ran the BBS CK’s I had on my mk6 GTI’s on my Mk7.
These were 8x19 ET44 which fitted quite flush on the mk6 but allowed a bit of elbow room with the mk7 which has slightly bigger arches at the front and much bigger at the rear. Bear in mind the mk6 is basically a Mk5.
I’ve also run 8” wide and ET41 on a mk7 which fit fine at the front. ET35 will be very very tight for clearance if using 235 tyres.
The rears are no problem, ET35 easily swallowed and will sit nice and flush.
I’d be VERY wary of using ET35 on track on the fronts. A set of different track wheels would be my choice. Or at least a pair for the fronts with a slightly higher offset.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sxr6krzn/7-F7-F5-DEC-7478-4-D3-F-8-D92-A83663-E2-FF1-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Snn2Gcd4)
If you want some more shots of how the CK’s look on the mk7 I have a few more.
To be honest I think they suited the mk6 far better (they were the perfect wheel for the mk6).
In your shoes I’d be getting 18” BORBET FF1 in ET45 front and ET35 rear with 225/40/18 tyres.
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Looks ver smart mate. I agree. Arches being bigger on the mk7 do make the fronts look lost a bit but they still look nice. There was a mk5 r32 at the ring with the chrome version of the cks. They looked really nice hence why I was looking at them.
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I only kept the CK’s on the mk7 a very short time. They suited the more rounded shape of the Mk5/6 much better. I won’t bore everyone with photos of them on my previous cars!
I replaced them with a more OEM looking wheel as the mk7 is a fussy design when it comes to wheels.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqGqdH5S/DB541095-6144-4654-9-A91-A98-B75-DB4-C91.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K3RxnwFD)
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They do look really nice. I would be going up to 19s though so I think they would rub the hell out of the arches. I'll have a look for a better offset. These just seemed a bargain. I made the same mistake with my mk5. One nurburgring trip with the wrong offset is enough for one lifetime :rolleyes:
Daz, if you go for 19s, you'll be running a lower profile tyre. The size difference between the rim + tyre will need to be worked out, I reckon you'd only be actually about half an inch bigger. Something to bear in mind, anyway
I've been considering getting some BBS CHR's for a little while. Thinking they will for the short term go on the 2017 Audi S3 but then afterwards onto the GTI. I had to order some tyres this week, and went for the PS4S 235/35 R19. Think the Audi standard offset is a 49 and the Pretoria's on the Golf are a 50. Both 19's.
The CHR seems to only be available in an 8.5 (for a 19). Looking at the BBS configurator this seems to suggest either a 32 or 43 offset. Demon Tweeks are suggesting a 48 offset. Is it the case that going to an 8.5 will need a 225 profile tyre?
Struggling to understand what offset would be best and would appreciate some help.
Thanks
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225 is not the profile, that is the width in mm which would be very stretched over a 8.5j wheel.
Profile is the smaller number after the width, expressed as a percentage of the width. Therefore in the case of 235/35/19, the width is 235mm and the profile is the height of the tyre wall (35% of 235mm = 82.25mm). You may need to go for a lower profile with wider tyres or you'll be increasing the circumference of the tyres, you'll be more prone to rubbing and your speedometer will be out slightly.
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The CHR seems to only be available in an 8.5 (for a 19). Looking at the BBS configurator this seems to suggest either a 32 or 43 offset. Demon Tweeks are suggesting a 48 offset. Is it the case that going to an 8.5 will need a 225 profile tyre?
Struggling to understand what offset would be best and would appreciate some help.
Thanks
The calculator on www.willtheyfit.com that I posted a link to in reply #1 in this discussion thread will calculate all the important differences between your current wheel/tyre set up and any new wheels/tyres you’re thinking of fitting. It’ll calculate the impact on suspension and bodywork clearances of fitting wheels of a different width / with a different offset, and the impact on rolling radius and speedo error from fitting different size tyres. You just need to input a few basic details into the calculator.
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I've been considering getting some BBS CHR's for a little while. Thinking they will for the short term go on the 2017 Audi S3 but then afterwards onto the GTI. I had to order some tyres this week, and went for the PS4S 235/35 R19. Think the Audi standard offset is a 49 and the Pretoria's on the Golf are a 50. Both 19's.
The CHR seems to only be available in an 8.5 (for a 19). Looking at the BBS configurator this seems to suggest either a 32 or 43 offset. Demon Tweeks are suggesting a 48 offset. Is it the case that going to an 8.5 will need a 225 profile tyre?
Struggling to understand what offset would be best and would appreciate some help.
Thanks
I’m not up to speed on A3’s of this generation but the RS3 has narrower tyres on the rear as standard than the front (225 vs 235 front) which suggests the S3 is the opposite of the GTI having less rear wheelarch space.
Neither of the lower offset CHR’s will fit Golf arches I’d think if using 8.5” width. Certainly at the front.
8.5 x 19 would fit a 7/7.5 if using 48 offset but would likely need the wheel arch liner tucked at the front especially if lowered.